Weather & Climate in Buena Park, CA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Buena Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	75 ft (23 m)
Area	10.6 sq mi (27.3 km²)
Population Density	7,887/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8574°N, 118.0074°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Orange County County
Nearest Airport	John Wayne/Orange County (SNA) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 3.31"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.9 / 100
Community Resilience	16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively High
Tsunami	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,784 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake	M7.3	150 km	0 km
Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	63 km	18 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	115 km	4 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	65 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	46 km	8 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	99 km	6 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	82 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	112 km	10 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	43 km	3 km
Jun 28, 1992	0km E of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.5	149 km	8 km
Jun 28, 1992	26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.4	148 km	4 km
Nov 27, 1992	10km NNW of Big Bear City, California	M5.3	115 km	0 km
Jun 28, 1992	1km N of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.3	110 km	7 km
Dec 4, 1992	10km SE of Lucerne Valley, California	M5.3	117 km	1 km
Mar 20, 1994	3km WNW of Panorama City, California	M5.2	60 km	12 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	86 km	11 km
Aug 17, 1992	7km SE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.2	112 km	9 km
Jan 17, 1994	9km N of Chatsworth, California	M5.2	78 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2005	10km ESE of Anza, CA	M5.2	138 km	13 km
Mar 29, 2014	2km NW of Brea, CA	M5.1	12 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

115 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 58 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2008	EF2	70 km	2.8 mi	0
Mar 1, 1983	EF2	36 km	3.5 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	54 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	20 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	30 km	10.3 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	24 km	0.2 mi	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	27 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 22, 2023	EF1	19 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 19, 2010	EF1	19 km	4.6 mi	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF1	88 km	2.8 mi	0
Jan 9, 1998	EF1	17 km	1.5 mi	0
Dec 21, 1997	EF1	21 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 11, 1997	EF1	26 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 14, 1993	EF1	6 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	12 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF1	9 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1992	EF1	31 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	21 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 16, 1986	EF1	9 km	1.2 mi	0
Oct 1, 1983	EF1	32 km	0.3 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1930	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	1	62 km
1862	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	1.2 m	—	149 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	63 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	28 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	STATION	165,368	54 km
2020	BOBCAT	115,728	52 km
2003	SIMI	107,756	90 km
2018	WOOLSEY	97,962	81 km
2003	OLD	90,180	80 km
1999	WILLOW	63,525	99 km
2003	GRAND PRIX	50,799	61 km
2016	SAND	41,561	67 km
2007	BUCKWEED	41,332	84 km
1993	GREEN MEADOWS	38,115	94 km
2002	WILLIAMS	37,505	43 km
2007	RANCH	37,009	99 km
2016	BLUE CUT	36,856	70 km
2008	YELLOW	33,232	73 km
2013	POWERHOUSE	32,329	99 km
2008	FREEWAY COMPLEX	29,350	25 km
2007	SANTIAGO	27,605	36 km
1998	EDNA	27,561	94 km
2020	INDIA	24,193	74 km
2005	TOPANGA	24,133	75 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	59°F (15°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
March	60°F (16°C)	2.8 in
April	63°F (17°C)	0.8 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in
July	74°F (23°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in
October	69°F (20°C)	0.4 in
November	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
December	57°F (14°C)	2.0 in

Buena Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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